R.I.P., Mr. Isaiah Hayes!
Who can forget Chef's finest moments from the early days of South Park? "I'm
gonna make love to ya woman, gonna lay ya down bah the faiah!" I am instantly reminded of such moments upon the name of this collaborative beer from Melbourne's Moon Dog and New Zealand's very own Garage Project breweries.
Oh yes, there is a definite aphrodisiac quality to Chocolate Salty Balls, even if it falls slightly short of being a truly outstanding chocolate stout.
Oh yes, there is a definite aphrodisiac quality to Chocolate Salty Balls, even if it falls slightly short of being a truly outstanding chocolate stout.
On the nose there are characteristics of brine and chocolate; simple, yet elegant.
Chocolate Salty Balls' mouthfeel is, to be frank, a wee bit over-carbonated for my liking. A smoother complexion and texture would be infinitely more preferable given its overall flavour profile, but in saying that, those who find stouts to be "too heavy" might find a lot to love here.
Aside
from choc-heavy flavours coming through, there are suggestive notes of coffee, date, raisin and other dark fruit; the latter being slightly astringent and earthy in character. Date pudding is rife in the long-lingering
aftertaste.
Overall, I have to say that something is amiss, however I cannot quite put my finger on it. Perhaps what is missing here is Isaiah Heyes himself? Nevertheless, in spite of Chocolate Salty Balls' obvious flaws, it is a flavourful, accessible beer that is also a fitting tribute to the man who gave us so many belly-laughs over the years.
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